170 posters tell the story of the GDR
Poster art: between political propaganda and creative freedom
Whether promoting political messages, theatre performances, films or exhibitions, posters shaped public life in the GDR. They served as a vehicle for state propaganda, provided information about cultural events and offered graphic designers scope for creative expression.
This illustrated book, published by DDR Museum Verlag, presents 170 selected posters from the DDR Museum’s collection and offers a multifaceted insight into the visual culture of the GDR. Political posters convey the ideals, promises for the future and enemy stereotypes of the SED, whilst cultural posters highlight the creative diversity and artistic freedom within commercial art.
Organised thematically, the publication traces the development of poster art from its beginnings after 1945 through to the end of the GDR, with a particular focus on the 1970s and 1980s. Historical context complements the illustrations, allowing the posters to be experienced both as graphic works and as sources of contemporary history.
A richly illustrated volume for anyone interested in GDR history, graphic design and visual culture.
Editors
Quirin Graf Adelmann v.A. | Gordon Freiherr von Godin
Authors Dr Liza Soutschek | Dr Stefan Wolle
DDR Museum Verlag GmbH
Illustrated book/non-fiction
21 × 29.7 cm | 244 pages | Softcover with flaps | full colour throughout
20 euros
978-3-939801-71-9
German and English
Poster art: between political propaganda and creative freedom
Whether promoting political messages, theatre performances, films or exhibitions, posters shaped public life in the GDR. They served as a vehicle for state propaganda, provided information about cultural events and offered graphic designers scope for creative expression.
This illustrated book, published by DDR Museum Verlag, presents 170 selected posters from the DDR Museum’s collection and offers a multifaceted insight into the visual culture of the GDR. Political posters convey the ideals, promises for the future and enemy stereotypes of the SED, whilst cultural posters highlight the creative diversity and artistic freedom within commercial art.
Organised thematically, the publication traces the development of poster art from its beginnings after 1945 through to the end of the GDR, with a particular focus on the 1970s and 1980s. Historical context complements the illustrations, allowing the posters to be experienced both as graphic works and as sources of contemporary history.
A richly illustrated volume for anyone interested in GDR history, graphic design and visual culture.
Editors
Quirin Graf Adelmann v.A. | Gordon Freiherr von Godin
Authors Dr Liza Soutschek | Dr Stefan Wolle
DDR Museum Verlag GmbH
Illustrated book/non-fiction
21 × 29.7 cm | 244 pages | Softcover with flaps | full colour throughout
20 euros
978-3-939801-71-9
German and English